Edward Jones has debuted on Fortune magazine’s annual listing ranks of the largest U.S. companies by revenue this year at number 491.

The financial service firm has reported more than $5 billion in revenue for 2012 and branch offices can be found locally in Bradford, St. Marys, Coudersport, Smethport, Olean, N.Y., and elsewhere across the region.

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliates, in Canada. According to company officials, every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work.

The firm’s 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals — from college savings to retirement — and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

With headquarters in St. Louis, Edward Jones ranked number four overall in Fortune magazine’s 2014 “100 Best Companies to Work For” ranking.